Officials with La Lihn are hosting an Oct. 10 grand opening for their new boutique in Atascocita, according to a Sept. 23 post on the business’s Facebook page.

The details: In a Sept. 24 email, owner Caridad Mae-Lihn said La Lihn is a faith-based boutique offering women’s and men’s clothing and accessories.

Quote of note: “We’re especially passionate about offering size-inclusive women’s styles and creating a welcoming place for the Atascocita community to shop and connect,” Mae-Lihn said.

• Opening Oct. 10

• 18321 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 140, Atascocita

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area throughout the month of October.

In a Pickle Festival: The seventh annual In a Pickle Festival will feature more than 150 vendors with pickled-themed items, an array of free pickle samples from vendors, pickle-themed contests, live music and a pet parade.

• Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood

Good Oil Days Festival: The city of Humble's Good Oil Days Festival will feature historic displays, themed streetscapes, live music, shopping, food, family activities, interactive experiences and giveaways throughout the day.

• Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Uptown Park, 310 E. Main St., Humble

Kingwood Oktoberfest: Kingwood Oktoberfest will be held at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Kingwood. The event will feature performances by the Kingwood High School German Club dancers, German cuisine and beverages, a vendor marketplace and children’s activities.

• Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 1901 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood

Two candidates are running for Harris County Treasurer in the upcoming election. The candidates on the ballot are Marc Cowart and incumbent Carla L. Wyatt.

The details: Key details for voters include:

• Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30.

• Election day is Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Registered voters are permitted to cast their ballot at any polling location during both early voting and on Election Day.

According to the latest report from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), renters across the Greater Houston area are experiencing slight decreases in rent rates as the supply of units remains steady.

The breakdown: HAR officials stated in a Sept. 16 update that the continual availability of rental units has helped stabilize rent costs, with the rental market remaining well-balanced in August.

The report highlights the following key trends for August:

• The number of available rental units jumped nearly 5% year over year.

• The average cost of rent saw a small decrease.

• Townhome and condominium renters experienced the opposite trend, with average costs increasing by 2.4% year over year.

• The number of available townhome and condominium units on the market decreased as more renters filled those spaces.